Q402--Sources Sought for Community Nursing Home Services For VA New England Healthcare System 10/11/24 - 10/10/25
ID: 36C24125R0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

PSC

MEDICAL- NURSING HOME CARE CONTRACTS (Q402)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/91445016a5ac46afabea94c1c1011fa4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for potential Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide Community Nursing Home Services for Veterans across New England, with a performance period from October 11, 2024, to October 10, 2025. The VA aims to identify interested parties capable of delivering appropriate nursing home care at facilities located in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and encourages respondents to specify their level of care, number of available beds, and CMS Star Rating. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring that Veterans receive the necessary care in community settings, and it is important to note that this announcement is solely for information gathering and does not constitute a request for proposals. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and business size classifications, to Laura Taylor via email at Laura.Taylor6@va.gov by the deadline of October 10, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johanne MenardLaura.Taylor, Contracting Officer
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    Johanne.Menard@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24125R0005.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for potential Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide Community Nursing Home Services for Veterans across New England from October 11, 2024, to October 10, 2025. This notice aims to identify interested parties that can deliver appropriate care at nursing home facilities located in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Respondents are encouraged to specify the level of care they can offer, number of available beds, and their CMS Star Rating. This announcement is solely for gathering information and does not constitute a request for proposals. Additionally, the VA seeks detailed responses including company information, business size classifications, and contact details. Inquiries should be directed to the provided email before the response deadline of October 10, 2025. The document emphasizes that the government holds no obligation to pay for responses associated with this sources sought notice.
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